Antigua e Barbuda: cosa sapere prima di partire
L’essenziale
- Complete ArriveAntigua for V.C. Bird International Airport. The local ministry calls it mandatory, although some foreign travel advice still calls it optional.
- Do not pack camouflage clothing; wearing it is illegal, including for children.
Ingresso e visti
Bring a passport, paid onward or return ticket and evidence of funds. Immigration determines the permitted stay. ArriveAntigua covers airport entry and departure; keep the QR code. Local immigration guidance allows visitors up to six months, while UK advice describes 90 days for British visitors; follow the period actually granted.
Moduli e autorizzazioni online
- ArriveAntigua ↗ obbligatorio
Within 72 hours of travel; use a phone or tablet · Travellers entering or leaving through V.C. Bird International Airport
Validità del passaporto: Local immigration requires validity beyond the return ticket date; UK advice asks for 6 months after arrival. Meet the stricter requirement or confirm with immigration.
Alla frontiera possono chiedere
- Keep the QR code, onward booking and funds evidence ready.
Dogana
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: immigration.gov.ag ↗, ab.gov.ag ↗, gov.uk ↗
Denaro
Contanti e carte sono entrambi diffusi. Carte accettate quasi ovunque.
Apple Pay — nessun dato · Google Pay — nessun dato
- US dollars are widely accepted; ask which dollar a quoted price means.
- Small village shops may require cash.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: nomad.gov.ag ↗, travel.gc.ca ↗
Regole e divieti
Vietato
- Camouflage clothing, including for children
- Illegal drugs
Leggi che i turisti violano senza saperlo
- Smoking in public places is illegal.
- A temporary local driving permit is required.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Cultura e abbigliamento
Religione: Christian denominations include Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal and Moravian churches.
Abbigliamento: Leave camouflage items at home.
Galateo
- Agree an unmetered taxi fare before setting off.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: visitantiguabarbuda.com ↗, gov.uk ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mese per mese
- gennaio: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febbraio: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- aprile: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maggio: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- giugno: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- luglio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- settembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- ottobre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- novembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- dicembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Stagione migliore: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: gov.uk ↗
Cosa portare
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Cosa non portare / vietato importare
- Carrying packages for strangers
Pratico
Prese: 110 V and 220 V supplies exist; confirm the socket and voltage with your hotel.
Acqua: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circolazione: a sinistra
Rete mobile ed eSIM: The government lists Inet, Flow and Digicel as mobile internet providers.
Emergenze: 999 or 911
Verificato il 30 ottobre 2026 · Fonti: nomad.gov.ag ↗, chogm26.gov.ag ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Le regole d’ingresso cambiano. Prima del viaggio consulta il sito dell’ambasciata o dell’ufficio immigrazione del paese.